About this practice

Forest Practice is an NHS GP surgery located at 26 Pyrles Lane, Loughton, Essex, IG10 2NH. The practice serves 11,940 registered patients.

The practice holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), meeting expected standards across all areas, based on its most recent inspection on 25 February 2016. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 77% of respondents described their overall experience as good — broadly in line with the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 5,201 appointments. 75% were face-to-face consultations, with 24% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice performs well across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: Asthma: review in the preceding 12 months (94%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (92%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (94%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 68%.

Other GP practices nearby include The Loughton Surgery (0.8 miles, CQC: Good), Loughton Health Centre (1 miles, CQC: Requires Improvement), and Abridge Surgery (2 miles, CQC: Requires Improvement). Compare these practices side by side →